Senna Prescribing at TOWNSEND MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
694
Total Quantity
40.9K
NHS Cost
£901
vs National Avg
+15.3%
TOWNSEND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 694 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £901 to the NHS. This is 15.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 694 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,882 |
| Total NHS Cost | £901 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15.3% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 694 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +15.3% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.